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In the Robot project, there were already several designs for the outer shape of the metal exoskeleton.
However, even if the outer shape of the metal exoskeleton was solved, the key was how to design the driving method of the metal exoskeleton. This was a big problem!
In the field of metal exoskeletons, there were currently two driving methods.
The first was the pneumatic method, which was to drive the movement of various mechanical parts in the form of gas pressure.
The pneumatic method had some advantages. For example, the body weight was lower and the power output was more flexible.
However, the pneumatic method also had weaknesses. The most serious weakness was the pneumatic pressure problem. The volume of the gas could be highly compressed, which was quite a big drawback.
The second driving method was hydraulic. At present, the hydraulic method was the mainstream. It was the main research method of various metal exoskeleton mechanisms, and there was already a relatively mature technology.
After solving the driving method, there was a new problem, and that was the problem of energy storage!
Due to the outer shape of the metal exoskeleton, it could not carry a large amount of energy like airplanes and armored tanks.
Its humanoid shape and structure were destined to only carry a small amount of energy.
Whether it was electricity or chemical energy, it was the same.
Regarding the problem of energy, the Robot project gave three energy options.
The first was a chemical energy composed of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The heat value of hydrogen was three times that of gasoline.
That was to say, the energy produced by hydrogen of the same mass was three times that of gasoline.
However, liquid hydrogen also had a weakness. That was, the density of liquid hydrogen was too low. It was only 70.8kGm ³.
The second energy solution was a high-performance lithium battery. This method was better because it was simple.
However, due to the limitations of the lithium battery material and the technical problems of the process, the energy storage would be even less.
In short, the combat time would be quite limited.
The third option was the most common and the most basic energy solution. It used aviation grade gasoline as the energy source.
Although the heat value of aviation grade gasoline was not high, the density of aviation grade gasoline reached 750kGm ³.
For the same volume, the mass of aviation grade gasoline was 10.6 times that of liquid hydrogen!
With such a large difference in mass, even if the heat value of liquid hydrogen was three times that of gasoline, it could not be compared to the total heat value of gasoline.
The heat value of aviation grade gasoline was 48000000 joules per kilogram. One kilowatt hour was equivalent to 3600000 joules.
If energy consumption was not calculated, the energy produced by one kilogram of aviation gasoline was about 13.33 times that of one kilowatt hour.
It was because aviation gasoline had such a strong advantage that it was currently under research.
Aviation gasoline was treated as the number one energy source for research.
Dong Guoguo did not hesitate to choose aviation gasoline as the first energy source.
Li Yuan, the young master of Rongcheng Military District, looked at the design on Dong Guoguo's computer and asked, "Uncle Dong, why is there a big backpack on the back of this armor?
Such a design is too ugly! "
Dong Guoguo saw that if she ignored Li Yuan, he would probably keep asking, so she could only helplessly explain, "That's the fuel tank!
If we cancel the design of the fuel chamber, the entire metal exoskeleton won't be able to operate! "
Li Yuan was pleasantly surprised, "Uncle Dong, do you mean that the metal exoskeleton is about to be developed and can be put into practical use?"
Dong Guoguo shook her head. "The main body of the metal exoskeleton is about to be completed, but the operating system needs to be completed by the boss himself.
Without an operating system, the metal exoskeleton is just a decoration! "
Dong Guoguo was right!
In the Robot project, the various conditions of the metal exoskeleton had already been designed, including the overall appearance, the individual specifications of each component, and even the miniature internal combustion engine. All of these had been preliminarily prepared.
However, the only thing missing was the operating system!
How important was the operating system?
A simple example would be a personal computer with powerful hardware configuration, but without a Windows operating system or any other operating system. What was the use of it?
Other than being a decoration, it probably had no other use!
"Uncle Dong, are you saying that as long as Shi Lei creates the operating system of the metal exoskeleton, the metal exoskeleton can be put into practical testing?" Li Yuan asked excitedly.
"Not for now. As for the material of the fuel tank, it still needs further testing.
Since the fuel tank is mounted on the back, it not only has to perform the function of a fuel tank, but it also has to perform the function of a defensive armor.
When it is attacked by an anti-material sniper rifle, it has to do its best to block the bullet! "
Li Yuan frowned. He definitely knew more about the anti-material sniper rifle than Dong Guoguo.
From the analysis of the name, since it was called an anti-material weapon, its power should not be underestimated.
Most of the time, the anti-material sniper rifle was used to hit armored vehicles, or even tanks.
With such a powerful attack, even if the armor of the metal exoskeleton could withstand it, the super strong impact alone would cause the combatants inside to lose their ability to fight.
"Uncle Dong, I'm afraid it can't withstand the attack of the anti-material sniper rifle!" Li Yuan said directly.
Dong Guoguo looked at Li Yuan with a faint smile. "Li Yuan, do you think I don't know?
I'm just thinking about how to withstand the attack of the anti-material sniper rifle and prevent the fuel tank from exploding! "
"Oh!" Li Yuan scratched his head awkwardly. "Uncle Dong, how big did you design the fuel tank?
If there isn't enough fuel, the combat power of the metal exoskeleton is negligible! "
Dong Guoguo opened the design of the fuel tank on the computer and said to Li Yuan, "See for yourself!
After you're done, get out of here and stop bothering me! "
Li Yuan rolled his eyes, but he was not angry. He stared at the various detailed parameters on the computer screen.
Length 70cm, width 50cm, thickness 10cm. So, the total capacity is not big!
Li Yuan did some calculations in his mind. The total capacity was the standard 35 liters multiplied by the length, width, and height.
"Uncle Dong, the fuel tank is only 35 liters. Isn't it a little too small?" Li Yuan asked doubtfully.
Dong Guoguo rubbed his temples. If it were not for Li Yuan's special identity, Dong Guoguo would have ordered Li Yuan to get out of here!
"Li Yuan, do you know what 35 liters means?
Let me tell you, the fuel tank of a typical small car only has a capacity of about 35 liters.
A car with a 1.4 liter engine consumes about 7 liters of fuel for 100 kilometers. In other words, a fuel tank of 35 liters is enough for a small car to travel 500 kilometers.
Isn't that enough?
With the metal exoskeleton equipped with such a fuel tank, even in the most intense battle, it can last for more than four hours.
In non-combat situations, it can last for at least 12 hours. "
Dong Guoguo paused and continued, "Kid, don't ask me why I didn't increase the size!
The size of the fuel tank has been calculated repeatedly. The above size is the most suitable. It won't affect the metal exoskeleton in combat and is completely suitable for normal combat.
If you want to ask why the thickness is only 10cm, can you increase it a little more?
Then let me tell you, in terms of thickness, you still need to add 4cm of alloy armor and 2cm of rubber shock absorber. The thickness can't be increased! "
Li Yuan pretended to understand. "Uncle Dong, I understand!"
"If you understand, then get lost. Don't delay my research!" Dong Guoguo said bluntly.
Li Yuan walked to the research room of the other experts with a gloomy face. He wanted to ask the other experts about the situation.
Because of the protection and the metal exoskeleton project, Li Yuan was appointed by the Rongcheng Military District to supervise the metal exoskeleton project.
Li Yuan didn't know anything about the metal exoskeleton project. His only use in the research room was to loaf around!
In the aerodynamics research room, the taciturn Professor Song En was chosen by Dong Guoguo to be the chief expert of the aerodynamics research room.
Li Yuan walked into the aerodynamics research room and saw that Professor Song En was testing the aerodynamics of some parts of the metal exoskeleton. He excitedly asked, "Professor Song, how is the aerodynamic performance of the metal exoskeleton?"
Song En was a typical taciturn person. He wouldn't answer Li Yuan's questions.
Li Yuan asked a few more questions and realized that Song En wouldn't answer him. He could only walk to the other research rooms.
Professor Jin Da was in charge of the mechanical shock absorption laboratory. He was improving the mechanical structure of the metal exoskeleton to achieve a better shock absorption effect.
As soon as Li Yuan walked into the mechanical dampening laboratory, Jin Da, who was as stern as ever, looked at Li Yuan with a serious expression and said, "Li Yuan, go play with Lü Fang!"
"Professor Jin, I'm here to see if you've made any progress!"
Li Yuan said shamelessly. He wanted to sneak into the mechanical shock absorption laboratory and see what they were doing.
Jin Da snorted. "Go play somewhere else!
We don't have time for you! "
Li Yuan had no choice but to walk to the mechanical power research room that was in charge of the nice guy Lu Fang.
Although Lu Fang had a goatee and looked sinister and cunning, he was actually a nice guy.
Walking into the mechanical power research room, Lu Fang was experimenting with a miniature internal combustion engine that was going to be installed inside the metal exoskeleton.
The space of the metal exoskeleton was limited. They had to make full use of every inch of space inside.
Lv Fang had to consider how to unleash a greater power with the same volume as the Earth Elemental Crystal.
The power system of the metal exoskeleton was definitely the most important. Without a strong power system, the combat ability of the metal exoskeleton would be nothing!
If they wanted to make the metal exoskeleton have a strong combat ability, they had to have a strong power core.
Just like a car, could a 1.0 engine compare to a 3.0 engine in terms of acceleration, top speed, and weight?
Li Yuan stood beside Lu Fang and asked with a smile, "Professor Lu, how's the preparation of the metal exoskeleton engine?"
(To be continued.)
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